Big Island Archives - Page 2 of 3

Entrance Sign at Lapakahi State Historical Park Norther Kona Coast Big Island Hawaii 1

Lapakahi State Historical Park – Native Hawaiian History and Beautiful Snorkeling

Lapakahi State Historical Park is a beautiful spot on the Kona Coast with structures, exhibits and a small snorkeling cove. See what you can find here at Lapakahi State Park, accessibility notes and more suggestions for historic sites to visit on the Kona Coast.

Honu Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle at Kaloko Honokohau National Historic Park Kailua Kona Big Island Hawaii 9

Big Island National Parks

Kaloko Honokohau National Historic Park: Remarkable Sea Turtles and More

The best way to start a visit to the Big Island is with time at Kaloko Honokohau National Historic Park. Kailua-Kona's best place to see honu, Hawaiian green sea turtles, Honokohau is one of my favorite places on the Kona Coast and is always my first stop after landing.

Kii Carvings at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Captain Cook Big Island Hawaii 23

Big Island National Parks

Pu’uhonua O Honaunau – Appreciating Beautiful Hawaiian Culture

Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park on the Big Island is THE best place to see Native Hawaiian carvings and history up close. See what you'll find here, things to do and when to visit Pu'uhonua O Honaunau. It's amazing.

Orchid Lei and Kukui Nuts at Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site Northern Kona Coast Big Island Hawaii 1

Big Island National Parks

Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site – History and Beauty on the Kona Coast

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site is often overlooked by those visiting the Kona Coast of the Big Island. This is an ideal spot for both learning about historic Native Hawaiian culture and taking in the beauty of the Big Island of Hawaii.

Tasting Room at Buddhas Cup Coffee Farm Captain Cook Kona Coast Big Island Hawaii 3b

Activities Big Island

Buddha’s Cup Coffee Farm: a Bohemian Kona Coffee Experience

Buddha's Cup Coffee Farm is one of the many Kona Coffee experiences you can have on the Big Island of Hawaii. Located south of Kailua-Kona, Buddha's Cup is a Bohemian farm with a tasting room, relaxing spaces and guided coffee farm tours.

Manta Ray during Nighttime Snorkel with Eka Canoe Keauhou Bay Kona Big Island Hawaii 3

Big Island Tours

Eka Canoe Manta Ray Snorkeling – Everything You Need to Know

The Eka Canoe manta ray snorkeling on the Kona Coast is one of the coolest tours you can do in Hawaii. Getting on the water after dark and joining the manta rays in the glowing water as they feed on plankton is amazing, but it's even better when it's simply from a canoe.

Condos at Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Kailua Kona Big Island Hawaii 2

Big Island Hotels and Resorts

Review of Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian, Kailua-Kona, Big Island

The Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian is a condo resort located in Kailua-Kona on the Kona Coast of the Big Island. Complete review of accommodations, location and things to do in Kona. AND, is it a timeshare?

Lava Fountains in Kilauea Crater Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Big Island 7

Activities Big Island National Parks

Hawaii Volcanoes at Night: Best Lava Glow and Starry Skies

Visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at night for the Kīlauea lava glow is awesome. Everything you need to know to plan a nighttime trip into the park, including where to see flowing Hawaii lava, how to photograph lava glow and more.

Manta Ray with Fish Nighttime Snorkel with Kona Style Kailua Kona Big Island Hawaii 27

Big Island Tours

Manta Ray Snorkeling Tours on the Kona Coast of the Big Island, Hawaii

Snorkeling with manta rays off the Kona Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii is an incredible experience, but is it kid-friendly? Is it a responsible wildlife activity? From where to snorkel with manta rays in Hawaii to information about the impact on the wildlife, find out more about this unique activity, one of the most popular things to do in Hawaii.

Big Island Travel Planning

Hilo Travel Guide: Fun Things to Do and Where to Eat on the Big Island

This Hilo Travel Guide is the go-to resource for the best things to do in Hilo, Hawaii from waterfalls to where to shop and support locally. Where to eat in Hilo, tour recommendations and what to add to your Hilo itinerary.